Single lumen adapter for automatic valve

Abstract

A fluid adapter for connection between a valve having a plurality of ports and a tube has a housing with a distal end and a proximal end. The tube has a single lumen. The proximal end has a first opening connecting to a first lumen being disposed through the housing. The proximal end has a second opening being separated by the first opening by a distance. The second opening is connecting to a second lumen being disposed through the housing. The distal end has the first lumen connecting to a single outlet and the second lumen terminates in the housing. The adapter also has the single outlet of the housing connected to the intermediate tube. The intermediate tube is connected to the tube to permit fluid to traverse through the tube and the valve. Additionally, a valve system has a valve connector including a portion of a first passageway with the valve connector further including a suction port and an introduction port that are spaced apart. The suction port and the introduction port establish fluid communication between the portion of the first passageway and the suction port or the introduction port. At least one port of the valve connector has a collar. The collar is adapted to press fit with a medical device.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS [0001] This patent application is a continuation-in-part of International Patent Application No. PCT / US2003 / 034129 with an International Filing Date of Oct. 28, 2003 to Shia, et al., which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety and claims priority to pending U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 281,638 filed on Oct. 28, 2002 by Shia et al., which is also herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. This patent application also is a continuation-in-part patent application and also claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ to Swisher (Attorney Docket No.: S-8507) entitled “Dual Purpose Adapter” filed on Apr. 23, 2005, which is also herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND [0002] 1. Technical Field [0003] The present disclosure generally relates to medical administration of fluids with a subject, and more particularly, to a valve system, having multiple ports, which is manipulated to establish ...

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Benefits of technology

[0015] Accordingly, a valve system, having multiple ports, is provided that is manipulated to establish fluid communication with a passageway of a nasogastric tube to avoid leakage of intestinal fluids and minimize disease propagation to overcome the disadvantages and drawbacks of the prior art. Desirably, such a valve system includes a rotatable cap that is manipulated to facilitate connection of the passageway of the nasogastric tube with alternate sources to achieve the principles of the present disclosure. Most desirably, the valve system is connected to a second passageway of the nasogastric tube. The valve system is easily and efficiently manufactured and assembled. The present disclosure resolves related disadvantages and drawbacks experienced in the art.

Problems solved by technology

Progressive distension of the GI tract can lead to shock, visceral injury and vomiting.

These known devices and methods suffer from many drawbacks.

This is disadvantageously cumbersome, unclean and does not adequately prevent leakage of GI tract fluids.

Leaking and splattering intestinal fluids can cause contamination of wounds, tubing and catheters.

The intestinal fluids may contain infectious material that poses serious health risks to the practitioner.

Another drawback of these devices and methods is the labor intensive burden of cleaning the leaking and splattering intestinal fluids.

Patient discomfort and complication may also result.

This consumes a great deal of practitioner time and adds to the cost of healthcare.

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